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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Assistant Director of Special Education in Buffalo, New York
Assistant Director of Special Education
Charter School for Applied Technologies
2303 Kenmore Avenue
Buffalo , NY 14207
Certified - Administrative - Asst Admin for Special Ed & Sp Srvcs {AASE}
Job Number 3300047379
Start Date
Open Date 05/21/2024
Closing Date 06/28/2024
POSITION: Assistant Director of Special Education
SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-25
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt/11 month
SALARY RANGE:$70,000-$80,000
Our Mission
The Charter School for Applied Technologies prepares students to attain family-sustaining careers by integrating career exploration and a lifelong learning culture.
The Charter School for Applied Technologies (CSAT) opened its doors in 2001 as a 700-student school serving grades K-6. Today, CSAT is a busy campus consisting of three distinct buildings (Elementary, Middle and High Schools), that host approximately 2,300 students from 19 different school districts throughout WNY.
Why CSAT?
We are a team inspired by our mission of preparing students to attain family-sustaining careers. If you are looking for a supportive culture providing professional development, training, and mentorship, this could be the place for you! Working as part of a team, you can make a positive and profound difference in the lives of the students we serve. Offering extensive classroom support and assistance with curriculum and instruction, we seek ambitious, creative, and dedicated staff to help make our vision a reality.
We offer outstanding healthcare benefits, a supportive work environment, generous paid time off and are part of the New York State retirement system.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Special Education will help shape the direction of our program by administering, monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating Special Education programs and services offered by CSAT.
Responsibilities
CSE
Attend CSE meetings- ensure the completion of related summary reports, draft IEPs, and any other CSE responsibilities for the agenda assigned
Monitor student progress reporting periods and completion
Monitor behavior for possible MDR meeting that is held by the student's residing district
Attend Hearings
- 504
Monitor and write all 504 plans
Schedule and hold meetings
Monitor behavior for possible MDR meeting that is held and facilitated by CSAT
Attend Hearings
Assign & track all 504 students in ESchool
Upload all current 504 plans in ESchool so all teachers/staff have secure access
- Student Supports
College Board SSD Coordinator- Apply and maintain all HS students College Board accommodations (PSAT, SAT, & AP) for students with an IEP, 504 Plan, or Temporary disability
ACCES-VR liaison- work with special education teachers to identify students who would be candidates for transition program, organize and transfer proper
paperwork to ACCES-VR coordinator, schedule and invite parents and students to all meetings throughout students junior and senior year
Participate on designated PBIS Team and Leadership Teams
Attend/schedule teacher or team meetings
Attend/coordinate parent conferences and meetings
Provide additional resources to K-12 teachers who have specific concerns or needs
- Special Education Teachers & Related Services
Collaborate/support
Bi-Weekly scheduled meetings for each building
Provide guidance for changes in Special Education Law, Graduation Requirements, Transition Planning, & IEP components
Progress Monitoring- provided tutorial/support to track IEP goals
Compliance
Monitor services to ensure we are in compliance
Informing/Mailing home parent information (Procedural Safeguards)
Other Duties
Collaborate with Guidance for scheduling students in grades 6-12
Collaborate/coordinate NYS testing w/ Building Administrators
EdCamp sessions
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Education required
Masters degree in Education preferred
A minimum of 5 years' experience within Special Education
Outstanding project management skills and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Appointment Status: Permanent
Position Status: Full time
Start Date: ASAP
Required Certification Type(s): Students with Disabilities (All Grades) 0254, Special Education 9010
Additional Job Information: Proof of certification required.
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Salary: From 70000.00
Salary: To 80000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Appointment Status Permanent
Position Status Full time
Start Date ASAP
Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}, Dir Special Education {1196}
Job Posting Link https://charterschoolforappliedtechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/K8TNq6zeeE/Assistant-Director-Of-Special-Education